Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Diogo Freitas Do Amaral decorated the Saudi Ambassador to Portugal Mohammed Homoud Alrasheed, who is also dean Arab diplomatic corps accredited to Portugal, with the Golden Medal of Merit in recognition of his efforts in serving relations between the two countries. On his part, the ambassador expressed thanks for this honor which reflects the distinguished and growing relations between the two countries. He vowed to do his best to enhance the ties of joint cooperation between the two countries.